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IV site can easily be monitored for early signs of complications without disturbing or changing the dressing. Transparent dressings can be left in place for up to 7 days** for CVC sites compared to 2448 hours for tape and gauze dressings. Less frequent dressing changes save time, supply costs and reduce the potential for site contamination. Special adhesive of 3MTM TegadermTM HP (Holding Power) Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style provides greater holding power under diaphoretic or moist conditions. Consistent performance.
Clinically proven
TegadermTM Dressings are supported by more clinical studies than any other brand of transparent dressings. Internationally recognized guidelines are supported by clinical studies using TegadermTM Transparent Dressings.**
* In vitro testing shows that the transparent film of TegadermTM, TegadermTM HP and TegadermTM CHG dressings provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage. ** 2002 CDC/HICPAC Guideline for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections.
Skin Stripping
Edge Blisters
(skin redness, small blisters around the edge of the dressing)
Select an absorbent dressing like 3MTM TegadermTM +Pad Film Dressing with Non-Adherent Pad for the initial dressing on sites that ooze.
Site Care
Follow universal precautions as indicated by established protocol for infection prevention. Observe site daily for signs of infection or other complications. If infection is suspected, remove the TegadermTM Dressing, inspect the catheter site directly, and determine appropriate medical intervention.
Use an alcohol-free, film-forming product like 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrier Film (1.0 ml wand applicator catalog 3343), to protect fragile skin or skin where frequent removal of adhesive products is required. Apply to the skin where the dressing will be placed.
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Balancing Skin Health and Medical Adhesives using the S.P.A.R.E. process
Select a dressing size large enough to contain the height of the access needle and a good margin around the insertion site. Do not insert the needle through a transparent dressing.
Improving Securement for Peripheral IV (PIV) Catheters: For added securement, select a specially designed dressing such as 3MTM TegadermTM IV Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1633 (shown) or 3MTM TegadermTM HP (Holding Power) Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style 9519HP. 3
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Allow all prep solutions to dry completely. Peel the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface. Flip over the dressing so the adhesive faces the skin.
Center the CHG gel pad over the catheter site and smooth down the dressing edge. Slightly overlap the soft cloth tabs under the hub or lumens. Press the transparent portion of the dressing into place.
Slowly remove the paper frame, while continuing to smooth down outer edges of the transparent adhesive dressing.
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Smooth down the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure to enhance adhesion.
Remove the pre-cut sterile tape strips from the paper frame. Use them to further secure the hub or tubing of the catheter.
Stabilize any extensions and label dressing according to your facilitys protocol.
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Gently grasp an edge of the dressing and slowly peel the dressing from the skin, toward the insertion site. Keep removal low and slow.
Separate the soft-cloth tabs and gently peel the dressing back toward the insertion site. As the dressing is peeled back, place a thumb or forefinger on the gel pad. To facilitate removal, swab or wipe the area underneath the gel pad with alcohol. NOTE: Sterile normal saline may be used in place of alcohol.
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Continue the low and slow removal method until the dressing is completely removed. The dressing should be removed with the gel pad intact. Peel the dressing toward the insertion site, supporting the skin and catheter to minimize risk of catheter dislodgement, and do not pull the dressing straight up from the skin. 4
Access the TegadermTM CHG Dressing Interactive In-service and the Application/Removal training video at www.3M.com/tegadermchg
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Allow all prep solutions to dry completely. Open the package and remove the sterile TegadermTM CHG Dressing.
Peel the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface. Flip over the dressing so the adhesive faces the skin.
Center the CHG gel pad over the catheter insertion site and smooth down the dressing edge. On sutured catheters, the gel pad can be placed over both insertion and suture sites. Device should be stabilized according to facility protocol.
(Shown PICC secured with sterile Steri-StripsTM ).
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Slowly remove the paper frame while continuing to smooth down the outer edges of the transparent adhesive dressing.
Smooth the TegadermTM CHG Dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure to enhance adhesion.
1658 includes one notched tape strip that is placed under the tubing and over the dressing edge to secure the catheter.
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On the label, document dressing change information according to your facility protocol. Place the label on the dressing. Secure any catheter lumens or extensions.
Access the TegadermTM CHG Dressing Interactive In-service and the Application/Removal training video at www.3M.com/tegadermchg
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Start by removing the tape strips used to secure the tubing. Gently grasp an edge of the TegadermTM CHG Dressing and slowly peel the dressing from the skin, toward the insertion site or in the direction of hair growth. Keep removal low and slow.
As the dressing is peeled back, place a thumb or forefinger on the gel pad. To facilitate removal, swab or wipe the area underneath the gel pad with alcohol. This will temporarily release the gel pad adhesion from the catheter and/or the StatLock. The gel pad should remain intact and remove easily if these recommendations are followed. NOTE: Sterile normal saline may be used in place of alcohol. 5
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1A. Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Allow all prep solutions to dry completely. Open the package and remove the sterile TegadermTM CHG Dressing. 1B. Peel the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface.
Flip over the dressing so the adhesive faces the skin. Separate dressing at the center revealing a J slit.
Center the CHG gel pad over the catheter insertion site and smooth down the dressing edge. Device should be stabilized according to facility protocol.
(Shown PICC secured with sterile Steri-StripsTM ).
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Slowly remove the paper frame while continuing to smooth down the outer edges of the transparent adhesive dressing. Smooth the TegadermTM CHG Dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure to enhance adhesion.
Remove the pre-cut sterile tape strips from the paper frame. Use them to further secure the hub or tubing of the catheter.
On the label, document dressing change information according to your facility protocol. Place the label on the dressing.
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Access the TegadermTM CHG Dressing Interactive In-service and the Application/Removal training video at www.3M.com/tegadermchg
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Start by removing the tape strips used to secure the tubing. Gently grasp an edge of the TegadermTM CHG Dressing.
Separate the soft-cloth tabs and gently peel the dressing back toward the insertion site. Slowly peel the dressing from the skin, toward the insertion site or in the direction of hair growth. Keep removal low and slow.As the dressing is peeled back, place a thumb or forefinger on the gel pad.
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Swab stick
To facilitate removal, use several moist wipes or swab stick(s). You should be able to squeeze moisture from the swab stick or wipe(s). It may help to squeeze fluid onto the corner of the gel pad. Swab or wipe the area underneath the gel pad to facilitate removal while peeling the dressing back.
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Saline syringe
Sterile normal saline from a pre-filled syringe or from a tracheal lavage (tracheal bullet) may be used. If using a multi-dose vial, draw up approximately 1-3 mL. After exposing a corner of the gel pad, place a few drops (not excess) of solution on the gel pad for quick and easy removal. Peel the dressing and gel pad back, using another drop or two of solution if needed. If the integrity of the gel pad is compromised or if the gel pad separates from the transparent dressing, it can easily be removed with sterile normal saline soaked gauze. (Pictured: Tegaderm CHG Dressing 1657)
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Access the Tegaderm CHG Dressing Interactive In-service and the Application/Removal training video at www.3M.com/tegadermchg
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NOTE: TegadermTM CHG Dressing is not designed to absorb large quantities of blood or drainage.
To test if the dressing if fully saturated, lightly press down on the gel pad with your finger. Remove your finger.
If the gel pad remains displaced once your finger is removed, the dressing should be changed.
Additional Applications:
3MTM TegadermTM CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressing 1658 shown with 3MTM Steri-StripTM Adhesive Skin Closures on PICC.
3MTM TegadermTM CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressing 1659 shown on pediatric PICC with WingGuardTM.
Access the TegadermTM CHG Dressing Interactive In-service and the Application/Removal training video at www.3M.com/tegadermchg
3MTM TegadermTM CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressing 1657 shown on Arterial Line.
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Let all prep solutions dry completely. Peel the back liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface of the dressing.
Center the transparent portion of the dressing over the insertion site.
Slightly overlap the soft cloth tabs under the hub or lumens. Press the transparent portion of the dressing into place.
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While slowly peeling off the paper frame, smooth down the dressing edges with your fingertips. Next, smooth down the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure.
Remove the pre-cut sterile tape strips from the paper frame. Use them to further secure the hub or tubing of the catheter.
Stabilize any extensions and label dressing according to your facilitys protocol.
Taping alternative for catheter securement for a Central Venous Catheter IJ Site*
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After dressing has been applied, to add additional securement and stabilization to the catheter site, use a 2 inch medical tape (in this instance, we used 3MTM MediporeTM H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape) split the tape in the middle to approximately 1 inch in depth.
Place the tape adhesive side down over the top of the extensions of the catheter and secure the notch together. Stabilize any catheter extensions.
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Separate the soft-cloth tabs and gently peel the dressing back toward the insertion site.
Avoid skin trauma by peeling the dressing back on itself, rather than pulling it up from the skin. A medical adhesive remover can also be used.
Additional Applications:
3MTM TegadermTM IV Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1650 specifically designed for PICC lines, larger window accommodates catheter tubing.
3MTM TegadermTM IV Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1650 designed for difficult to dress CVC catheters. Example is a pulmonary artery catheter inserted in IJ.*
* TegadermTM dressings do not replace primary securement (e.g., sutures) for non-tunneled CVC and arterial catheters.
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After catheter insertion, stabilize catheter with one hand. With other hand, grasp paper end of dressing, turn it adhesive side down and bend paper end slightly with thumb.
Place dressing so that top edge of window lines up with bottom edge of catheter wings.
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Let all prep solutions dry completely. Remove liner. Place dressing, adhesive side up, on sterile side of dressing package.
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Press down on slit side of dressing. Separate dressing slit at notched corner revealing a J-shaped slit.
Pull extension tubing through the slit ensuring that tubing rests at end of J-curve. Overlap edges to close slit and press in place.
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Smooth the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure.
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Remove soft cloth tape from liner and apply to secure extension tubing.
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Remove tape strips. Then gently grasp soft cloth on both sides of slit and separate.
Slowly peel dressing back over itself while stabilizing catheter and supporting skin.
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Let all prep solutions dry completely. 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrier Film may be used with TegadermTM Dressing. Apply CavilonTM No Sting Barrier Film evenly to the skin. Avoid the area immediately surrounding the insertion site.
Remove the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface of the dressing.
Center the transparent portion of the dressing over the insertion site.
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Slightly overlap the soft cloth tabs under the hub or extension. Press into place. The hub should rest on the soft cloth.
While slowly peeling off the paper frame, smooth down the dressing edges with your fingertips. Next, smooth down the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure.
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Remove the pre-cut sterile tape strips from the paper frame. Use them to further secure the hub or tubing of the catheter.
Stabilize any extensions and label dressing according to your facilitys protocol.
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Separate the soft-cloth tabs and gently peel the dressing off toward the insertion site.
Avoid skin trauma by peeling the dressing back on itself, rather than pulling it up from the skin. A medical adhesive remover can also be used.
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Let all prep solutions dry completely. Peel the liner off the dressing. Position the dressing so the transparent portion covers the insertion site and the notch portion rests on the catheter hub. Press the transparent portion of the dressing into place.
While slowly peeling off the paper border, smooth down the dressing edge. Smooth the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure to enhance adhesion. Document site care with provided label.
Chevron taping technique on 3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1614.
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Support the skin and catheter while removing the dressing to prevent skin trauma or catheter dislodgement. Remove any tape strips applied on top of the dressing. Alcohol or lotion can be applied, if necessary, to assist in loosening the tape strips.
Grasp one edge of the transparent dressing and slowly peel it away from the catheter in the direction of hair growth. Avoid skin trauma by peeling the dressing back, rather than pulling it up from the skin. Or gently pull the transparent portion straight out to stretch it and release adhesion. A medical adhesive solvent or lotion can also be used to facilitate dressing removal. 13
3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1616 shown on PICC.
3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1616 with horizontal or vertical notches for single or dual lumen ports.
3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1614 shown on pediatric foot PIV.
3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1616 designed to increase catheter securement and wear time.
3MTM TegadermTM HP (Holding Power) Transparent Film Dressing 9519HP shown on PIV.
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Let all prep solutions dry completely. Remove the center panel from the dressing. The tape strips will remain attached to the liner.
Remove the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface of the dressing.
Center the transparent portion of the dressing over the insertion site.
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Slightly overlap the soft cloth tabs under the hub or lumen. Press the transparent portion of the dressing into place.
While slowly peeling off the paper frame, smooth down the dressing edges with your fingertips. Next, smooth down the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure.
Remove the pre-cut sterile tape strips from the center panel. Use them to further secure the hub or tubing.
Additional Application:
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3MTM TegadermTM IV Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1635 shown on subclavian catheter site.
Stabilize any extensions and label dressing according to your facilitys protocol.
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Separate the soft-cloth tabs and gently peel the dressing back toward the insertion site. Avoid skin trauma by peeling the dressing back on itself, rather than pulling it up from the skin. A medical adhesive remover can also be used. 15
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Prep the catheter site according to your facilitys protocol. Let all prep solutions dry completely. Remove the liner from the dressing, exposing the adhesive surface of the dressing. NOTE: For dressings with the center window, remove and discard the center window before removing the liner.
Center the transparent portion of the dressing over the insertion site. Press the transparent portion of the dressing into place. Do not stretch the dressing during application.
While slowly peeling off the paper frame, smooth down the dressing edges with your fingertips.
Additional Application:
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Next, smooth down the dressing from the center toward the edges, using firm pressure.
Stabilize extensions and label dressing according to your facilitys protocol. 3MTM TegadermTM IV Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style 1624W shown on PIV.
U taping technique on 3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style 1626W.
U taping technique on 3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1614.
H taping technique on 3MTM TegadermTM Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1614.
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Remove any tape strips applied to the top of the dressing. If removing the dressing, remove tape strips toward the insertion site. To leave the dressing intact, remove tape strips away from the insertion site.
To aid in lifting a dressing edge, use the documentation label or secure a piece of medical tape to one corner and rub firmly.
Support the skin and catheter with your fingers while removing the dressing.
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Low and slow: using the label or tape tab, slowly peel the dressing from the skin. Fold the dressing back over itself rather than pulling it up from the skin. Remove the dressing from the hub toward the insertion site.
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Stretch release: grasp one edge of the dressing and gently pull it straight out to stretch and release adhesion. NOTE: A medical adhesive solvent can also be used to facilitate dressing removal.
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Precautions:
1. Stop any bleeding at the site before applying the dressing. 2. Do not stretch the dressing during application as tension can cause skin trauma. 3. Make sure the skin is clean, free of soap residue and lotion and allowed to dry thoroughly before applying the dressing to prevent skin irritation and to ensure good adhesion. 4. The dressing may be used on an infected site, only when under the care of a health care professional. 5. Antimicrobial ointments containing polyethylene glycols may compromise the strength of the TegadermTM HP Transparent Film Dressings. 6. TegadermTM Transparent Dressings should not be re-sterilized by gamma, E-beam or steam methods.
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Advanced IV
For more information visit our website at www.3M.com/tegaderm, contact your 3M Skin & Wound Care representative, or call the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957. These products can be ordered from your local distributor. Outside the United States contact the local 3M subsidiary.
* HCPCS codes as referenced in the Local Coverage Determination Surgical Dressing Policy.
Disclaimer: HCPCS codes have been provided to assist you in the preparation of Medicare Part B claims. Please note, however, that the reimbursement information provided by 3M Health Care and its representatives is intended to provide general information relevant to coverage and coding for 3M products. Insurers' reimbursement policies can vary and the use of the codes discussed here does not guarantee that an insurer will cover or pay at any particular level. Health care providers should exercise independent clinical judgment in choosing the codes which most accurately describe the products provided.
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